Hail history for Abbeville County, SC

Abbeville County has 74 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 37 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 6, 2003.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 74 since 1956

1″ or larger 37 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 6, 2003

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Abbeville County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Abbeville County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 74 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 3, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
May 3, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 22, 2020	0.75″	Penny
June 30, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2013	0.88″	Nickel
March 31, 2012	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 31, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Abbeville County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 3, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Spotter reported golf ball size hail in the Abbeville area.

May 3, 2021 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Co-op observer reported ping pong ball size hail near Calhoun Falls.

March 28, 2010 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported on Old Landfill Rd, about 7.5 miles northwest of Abbeville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	1	4	21	33	11	3

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Abbeville County

Has it ever hailed in Abbeville County?

Yes — 74 hail events have been recorded for Abbeville County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 37 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Abbeville County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Abbeville County, SC is May 3, 2021, with 1.75″ (golf ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Abbeville County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 6, 2003. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More South Carolina hail history

All 46 South Carolina counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.